Norma John

Norma John

Norma John, an indie pop duo formed by two friends, Lasse and Leena, represent Finland at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest with their stunning song Blackbird.

Preview video

Norma John is an indie-spirited pop band formed by Leena and Lasse, two long standing friends. Their music is full of strong cinematic feel, visuality and Scandinavian rugged beauty. The duo are musical soul mates and share a quirky sense of humour. In January 2017 Norma John participating in the Contest for New Music (UMK) with nine other participants at the Espoo Metro Arena. The song Blackbird brought them a clear victory and Norma John is now Finland's 51st representative in the Eurovision Song Contest.

"We wanted to take the next step with our music and UMK was perfect for this. We felt that it was time to do this. And the Eurovision Song Contest is a fine way of bringing cultures and people together through music," Norma said.

Things you should know about Norma John

What are the three most interesting aspects about your entry?

We write our own songs;

We are an indie pop band;

We have been making music together for 15 years.

Do you have a (lucky) routine before you go on stage?

No we don't. We just try to keep calm to not freak out!

Why is the Eurovision Song Contest important for you?

It is an honour to represent Finland in this. Eurovision Song Contest is great, because it brings different countries and people together, and crosses borders by the power of music!

Participation

The entry

Title

Blackbird

Performed by

Norma John

Written by

Lasse Piirainen, Leena Tirronen

Composed by

Lasse Piirainen, Leena Tirronen

Broadcaster

YLE

Lyrics of Blackbird

English (Original)

Blackbird blackbird don't sing to me
Don't sing below my window
Fly somewhere else don't bother me
Don't sing below my window
You sang when he was in my bed
You sang when my heart sang
Now you remind me of something I'll never have
So blackbird don't sing
Blackbird don't sing
Blackbird blackbird I am now alone
Somewhere else go make your home
Don't nestle here go find lovers of your own
I am now alone
You sang when he was in my bed
You sang when my heart sang
Now you remind me of something I'll never have
So blackbird don't sing
Blackbird don't sing
Blackbird don't sing
You sang when he was in my bed
You sang when my heart sang
Now you remind me of something I'll never have
So blackbird don't sing
Blackbird don't sing
Blackbird don't sing

Participation

Artist accounts

Norma John, an indie pop duo formed by two friends, Lasse and Leena, represent Finland at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest with their stunning song Blackbird.

Preview video

Norma John is an indie-spirited pop band formed by Leena and Lasse, two long standing friends. Their music is full of strong cinematic feel, visuality and Scandinavian rugged beauty. The duo are musical soul mates and share a quirky sense of humour. In January 2017 Norma John participating in the Contest for New Music (UMK) with nine other participants at the Espoo Metro Arena. The song Blackbird brought them a clear victory and Norma John is now Finland's 51st representative in the Eurovision Song Contest.

"We wanted to take the next step with our music and UMK was perfect for this. We felt that it was time to do this. And the Eurovision Song Contest is a fine way of bringing cultures and people together through music," Norma said.

Things you should know about Norma John

What are the three most interesting aspects about your entry?

We write our own songs;

We are an indie pop band;

We have been making music together for 15 years.

Do you have a (lucky) routine before you go on stage?

No we don't. We just try to keep calm to not freak out!

Why is the Eurovision Song Contest important for you?

It is an honour to represent Finland in this. Eurovision Song Contest is great, because it brings different countries and people together, and crosses borders by the power of music!

Lyrics of Blackbird

English (Original)

Blackbird blackbird don't sing to me
Don't sing below my window
Fly somewhere else don't bother me
Don't sing below my window
You sang when he was in my bed
You sang when my heart sang
Now you remind me of something I'll never have
So blackbird don't sing
Blackbird don't sing
Blackbird blackbird I am now alone
Somewhere else go make your home
Don't nestle here go find lovers of your own
I am now alone
You sang when he was in my bed
You sang when my heart sang
Now you remind me of something I'll never have
So blackbird don't sing
Blackbird don't sing
Blackbird don't sing
You sang when he was in my bed
You sang when my heart sang
Now you remind me of something I'll never have
So blackbird don't sing
Blackbird don't sing
Blackbird don't sing

The entry

Artist accounts

Norma John, an indie pop duo formed by two friends, Lasse and Leena, represent Finland at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest with their stunning song Blackbird.

Preview video

Norma John is an indie-spirited pop band formed by Leena and Lasse, two long standing friends. Their music is full of strong cinematic feel, visuality and Scandinavian rugged beauty. The duo are musical soul mates and share a quirky sense of humour. In January 2017 Norma John participating in the Contest for New Music (UMK) with nine other participants at the Espoo Metro Arena. The song Blackbird brought them a clear victory and Norma John is now Finland's 51st representative in the Eurovision Song Contest.

"We wanted to take the next step with our music and UMK was perfect for this. We felt that it was time to do this. And the Eurovision Song Contest is a fine way of bringing cultures and people together through music," Norma said.

Things you should know about Norma John

What are the three most interesting aspects about your entry?

We write our own songs;

We are an indie pop band;

We have been making music together for 15 years.

Do you have a (lucky) routine before you go on stage?

No we don't. We just try to keep calm to not freak out!

Why is the Eurovision Song Contest important for you?

It is an honour to represent Finland in this. Eurovision Song Contest is great, because it brings different countries and people together, and crosses borders by the power of music!

Lyrics of Blackbird

English (Original)

Blackbird blackbird don't sing to me
Don't sing below my window
Fly somewhere else don't bother me
Don't sing below my window
You sang when he was in my bed
You sang when my heart sang
Now you remind me of something I'll never have
So blackbird don't sing
Blackbird don't sing
Blackbird blackbird I am now alone
Somewhere else go make your home
Don't nestle here go find lovers of your own
I am now alone
You sang when he was in my bed
You sang when my heart sang
Now you remind me of something I'll never have
So blackbird don't sing
Blackbird don't sing
Blackbird don't sing
You sang when he was in my bed
You sang when my heart sang
Now you remind me of something I'll never have
So blackbird don't sing
Blackbird don't sing
Blackbird don't sing

Participation

Latest news about Norma John

Celebrating Finland's 100th anniversary of independence!

The 6th December 2017 marks exactly 100 years since Finland became independent and celebrations have been taking place all over the country. You too can celebrate by watching the Top Ten Eurovision entries from Finland! Finland debuted in Eurovision in 1961 and won the contest in 2006 with Lordi's Hard Rock Hallelujah.